From what I read about Florence – she was so kind and gentle. She trained nurses and worked near battlefields in Turkey. She would walk the wards at night and soothe the suffering men. They would see her “lantern moving through the dark like a comforting angel and named her the Lady with the Lamp.” She adjusted pillows and put flowers by their beds. The soldiers she cared for adored her – when she walked by some would lean out of their beds to kiss her shadow. She researched nursing throughout her life and wrote about the importance of fresh air and a quiet and peaceful ward. Florence’s Notes on Nursing: what it is and what it is not became a best-seller. After nursing, Florence continued her research and helped in many areas. She set up a training school for nurses. She interviewed each herself and followed their progress. She sent flowers and books to them – and cake on their birthdays.

Nurses – caring, beautiful, kind and sent cake for birthdays? Florence and Anna have a lot in common.

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Becky!! I adore this post! I’ve had to work the last few days so the final exhibition of florence’s cake has been delayed (till tomorrow), but I LOVE how you and your family are celebrating nurses day! I’d love to hear how it all turned out. 😀 thanks, this basically made my day!